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VU10 HHV

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,710 mi
Last recorded173,710 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 HHV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 173,710 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 173,710 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2025 153,546 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 136,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 136,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s 187 - o/s 267 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 116,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 105,225 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 96,893 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 92,454 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 85,546 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,821 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,927 miles

Both front tyres between 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,060 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,519 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 32,854 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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VU10 HHV is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 82,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU10 HHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU10 HHV is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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